- (1) The licensee may provide dietary services directly, or through a written agreement with a food service provider.
- (2) The licensee's food service shall comply with Rule R392-100.
- (3) The licensee shall maintain, for OL review, any inspection reports by the local health department.
- (4) If the licensee accepts patients requiring therapeutic or special diets, the hospice shall have an approved dietary manual for reference when preparing meals.
- (5) The licensee shall ensure dietary staff receive a minimum of four hours of documented in-service training each year.
- (6) The licensee shall employ or contract with a certified dietitian to provide documented quarterly consultation if serving patients requiring therapeutic diets.
- (7) The licensee shall ensure that enough food service personnel are on duty to meet the needs of patients.
- (8) The cook and other kitchen staff may not perform concurrent duties outside the food service area while performing food service duties.
- (9) The licensee shall ensure any person that prepares or serves food has a current food handler's permit.
KEY: health care facilities
Date of Last Change: February 18, 2025
Notice of Continuation: August 13, 2021
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202; 26B-2-204